Feeling Empowered In Your Job Search with the EDCJCC April 3, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Exact meet up location will be shared with registrants. , United States In this interactive workshop, intended to support people impacted by cuts to the federal workforce, we'll explore ways to navigate this moment in the job search journey with more confidence and clarity. Come join others in community and get some starting tools to approach your job search. Join us at 6:30 PM to mingle before the program begins at 7:00 PM.
Creating with the Moon: Rosh Chodesh Nissan with Kohenet K’ Keshira haLev Fife April 6, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Jewish Studio Project 940 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA, United States As the tiny crescent becomes visible in the night sky, Rosh Chodesh offers us an opportunity to refresh our dreams...
Embodied Torah Class Series April 8, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Chochmat HaLev 2215 Prince Street, Berkeley, CA, United States How does it feel to be wrapped by a tallis? What happens when you use your hands to draw the... $123
Open Studio at JSP Bay Area! April 8, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Jewish Studio Project 940 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA, United States Drop by the Berkeley Studio to explore Jewish texts, dive into different materials, meet friends, drink tea and learn more... $22
The Jewish Studio Process: Passover Edition April 9, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Jewish Studio Project 940 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA, United States Join us for The Jewish Studio Process, an immersive gathering where creative process offers new paths of discovery, expression, and... $22
Malka Productions: Jewish Voices: Disrupting the White Colonizer Narrative April 9, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm TBA 24hrs in advance of event- mission district san francisco, CA, United States Malka Productions Presents Jewish Voices: Disrupting the White Colonizer Narrative & Reclaiming the Mizrahi Experience in the Fight Against Antisemitism... $22
Open Studio at JSP Bay Area! April 22, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Jewish Studio Project 940 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA, United States Drop by the Berkeley Studio to explore Jewish texts, dive into different materials, meet friends, drink tea and learn more... $22
Sunday Series – Prophetic Voices with Am Kolel April 27, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Spanish Cultural Center 2801 16th Street NW Washington DC , United States Join Reb David for a monthly Sunday Series on Prophetic Voices. You are welcome to come to as many as you'd like. There is a discount for registering for all four sessions. Each session will be in person at Am Kolel's Rockville Center & on Zoom at 10:30AM. Session 1 - February 23 - Hebrew Prophets 1: Amos, Isaiah, and Jeremiah Recommended Text: The Prophets, An Introduction by Abraham Joshua Heschel Session 2 - March 30 - Hebrew Prophets 2: Hosea, Micah, and Ezekiel Session 3 - April 27 - Modern Prophetic Voices: Martin Buber and Hannah Arendt Martin Buber is an Austrian Jewish philosopher, author of On Zion and A Land of Two Peoples. Hannah Arendt is a twentieth century German Jewish philosopher who wrote on wealth, power, democracy and totalitarianism. Session 4 - June 1 - Erev Shavuot, Prophetic Voices Today Standing at Sinai with Arthur Waskow, Ernestine Rose, Judith Plaskow, and Peter Beinhart Use discount code SUNDAY4 if you'd like to join us for all 4 se $20
Iyar Rosh Chodesh Circle at Urban Adamah April 27, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Urban Adamah 1151 Sixth St, Berkeley, CA, United States Join us for our monthly Rosh Chodesh gatherings, an opportunity to come together and get rooted in our Jewish tradition... $27
East Bay Jewish Writing Circle April 28, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Beit Chabot 5939 Chabot Road, Oakland, California, United States Join fellow community members for a monthly generative writing experience. With an open theme, facilitators will bring to the table... $18
Zochrim: Singing in Their Memory for Yom Ha’Zikaron with Pozez JCC April 29, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Kranken Courts 514 Rhode Island Ave NE,, Washington, DC, United States Yom Ha'Zikaron, Israel's Memorial Day, is a time of profound reflection. We gather to honor fallen soldiers lost in service to Israel and the victims of terror, sharing in the collective sorrow of those left behind. Let's join together for an evening of remembrance as we listen to five poignant Israeli songs, each carrying a unique story of sacrifice and resilience. Through these melodies, we'll connect with the spirit of Yom Ha'Zikaron and find comfort in the shared experience. Light refreshments will be served.
Joint Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day with New Israel Fund and Tifereth Israel May 4, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm St. Stephen and the Incarnation Episcopal Church 1525 Newton St NW , United States The Joint Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day Ceremony, led by Combatants for Peace and The Parents Circle Families Forum in Israel/Palestine, is the largest Israeli-Palestinian jointly organized peace event in history. Now in its 20th year, the Joint Memorial is a beacon of hope in the darkness - a space for Israelis and Palestinians to defy the forces that seek to divide them, grieve together, and choose hope over despair. Join us as we gather in solidarity to echo the message of our allies in Israel/Palestine. We will view videos from the main event*, hear from local Palestinian and Israeli speakers, and have an opportunity to reflect and connect in small-group settings. * The DC event will not be livestreamed. There's an option to view the main Israel/Palestine event online on April 29.
Embodied Torah Class Series May 6, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Chochmat HaLev 2215 Prince Street, Berkeley, CA, United States How does it feel to be wrapped by a tallis? What happens when you use your hands to draw the... $123
Learning + Art-Making: Blessing the Ordinary with the Extraordinary with the Den May 8, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Magen David Sephardic Congregation 11215 Woodglen Drive Rockville, MD 20852 , United States Judaism offers a wide range of blessings to honor everyday moments in addition to times for daily and holiday prayers–traditionally covering everything from travel and using the bathroom to surviving life-threatening experiences. Contemporary Jewish poets and writers have also crafted liturgies for seemingly mundane occasions, such as going to a party or even watching TV. Join Rabbi Emmanuel to explore the traditions and practices of "everyday" blessings, followed by art inspired by our learning: creative writing, poetry, interpretive translation, drawing, sketching, and more. This session is designed with first-time poets or painters in mind–nobody will be put on the spot! All are welcome and no prior experience necessary. We will gather at a home in Arlington, VA that is Metro accessible. Address will be shared with registrants.
Wednesdays for Women: Pre-Shavuot Sushi-Making! with Mesorah DC May 14, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm National Museum of American Jewish Military History 1811 R Street NW, Washington, United States Join us for a hands-on sushi making with a twist - as we dive into the deeper layers of Shavuot! $5
Kabbalah-Dating May 18, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Marina Bay Clubhouse 4 Marina Lakes Drive, Richmond, CA, United States Learn about how the Tree of Life can be seen as a guide for dating! Elly Malka has taught this...
The Book of Ruth: Inspiring Torah for a World in Crisis with the Den Collective May 19, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Magen David Sephardic Congregation 11215 Woodglen Drive Rockville, MD 20852 , United States Traditionally read on the upcoming late-spring holiday of Shavuot, the biblical book of Ruth takes place in the backdrop of ecological crisis, political instability, and a breakdown of social trust and institutions. Yet amidst it all, Ruth's characters learn to care for one another and lay the foundations for a better future. Join Rabbi Emmanuel for learning and conversation as we explore the Book of Ruth and reflect on its resonances with our current moment and lives today. We will gather in a Metro accessible location in Central DC. All are welcome, with no prior experience necessary. Address will be shared with registrants.
Wednesdays for Women: Torah’s Blueprint for Love and Connection! with Mesorah DC May 21, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm National Museum of American Jewish Military History 1811 R Street NW, Washington, United States Join us for light meal and a three part series/discussion 'Sacred Spark' - the Torah's blueprint for love and connection! $5
Cooking Jewish with Chef Nissimmi Naim Naor with Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia May 22, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm RSVP for address! , United States Nissimmi is a chef, ordained rabbi, international educator and speaker, who combines his love of food and people with his commitment to building connections between culture, Jewish identity, and tradition. From flavorful foundations in his grandmother Miriam's kitchen to working in some of Israel's most renowned restaurants, Nissimmi's culinary journey is rooted in the traditions and flavors of the Jewish heritage, stories and memories. His work explores the central role food plays in shaping Jewish identity, using rich historic knowledge, Jewish texts, and of course, carbs. We invite you to a cooking demonstration with Nissimmi to learn more deeply about what connects Jewish kitchens worldwide, and to experience favorite contemporary Israeli dishes. Chef Bio: Beyond the cutting board, Nissimmi holds degrees in philosophy, economics, political science, and law. He received his rabbinical ordination from the Hartman Institute. He serves as a Casualties Notification Officer as p $30
Spring Shabbat Schmooze: Eat, Play, Learn with the Den Collective May 24, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Adat Shalom 7727 Persimmon Tree Ln, Bethesda, Maryland, United States Shabbat afternoon in late spring is wonderfully spacious, with long sunny hours filled with learning, singing, conversation, and play. Together with Rabbi Emmanuel, we'll enjoy the magic of Shabbat in community. The Den will bring snacks and a taste of the week's Torah portion to learn and discuss, while everyone is invited to bring blankets, board/card games, frisbees, etc. Come ready to relax, meet new friends and reconnect with old ones, and enjoy Shabbat. No prior experience is necessary, all are welcome! We will gather in a central park location determined by registrant sign ups. Exact meet-up location will be shared with registrants.
Embodied Torah Class Series May 27, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Chochmat HaLev 2215 Prince Street, Berkeley, CA, United States How does it feel to be wrapped by a tallis? What happens when you use your hands to draw the... $123
Wednesdays for Women: Torah’s Blueprint for Love and Connection! with Mesorah DC May 28, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm National Museum of American Jewish Military History 1811 R Street NW, Washington, United States Join us for light meal and a three part series/discussion 'Sacred Spark' - the Torah's blueprint for love and connection! $5
Sunday Series – Prophetic Voices with Am Kolel June 1, 2025 @ 10:30 am Spanish Cultural Center 2801 16th Street NW Washington DC , United States Join Reb David for a monthly Sunday Series on Prophetic Voices. You are welcome to come to as many as you'd like. There is a discount for registering for all four sessions. Each session will be in person at Am Kolel's Rockville Center & on Zoom at 10:30AM. Session 1 - February 23 - Hebrew Prophets 1: Amos, Isaiah, and Jeremiah Recommended Text: The Prophets, An Introduction by Abraham Joshua Heschel Session 2 - March 30 - Hebrew Prophets 2: Hosea, Micah, and Ezekiel Session 3 - April 27 - Modern Prophetic Voices: Martin Buber and Hannah Arendt Martin Buber is an Austrian Jewish philosopher, author of On Zion and A Land of Two Peoples. Hannah Arendt is a twentieth century German Jewish philosopher who wrote on wealth, power, democracy and totalitarianism. Session 4 - June 1 - Erev Shavuot, Prophetic Voices Today Standing at Sinai with Arthur Waskow, Ernestine Rose, Judith Plaskow, and Peter Beinhart Use discount code SUNDAY4 if you'd like to join us for all 4 se $20
What Is Kosher And Why? Exploring Practice and Meaning with the Den Collective June 1, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm 8215 Old Georgetown Rd Bethesda, MD 20814 , United States Join the Den and Rabbi Emmanuel for a relaxed and meaningful Sunday morning in the park with a picnic-style brunch and learning with lots of opportunities for meaningful conversations and connections with fellow community members. We'll spread out on blankets, share bagels, coffee, and treats while we dive into questions about keeping kosher. Together we'll explore both the Òwhat'–what's traditionally in, what's traditionally out–and the Òwhy': what deeper meanings and motivations shape the diverse ways people keep kosher today? All are welcome–whether you keep kosher, don't, are skeptical, enthusiastic, curious, or questioning–or all of the above! No prior experience necessary. We will gather at a park in DC that is Metro accessible. Exact meet up location will be shared with registrants. Minimum Suggested Donation Amt: 18
Free Press in a Free Society with Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia June 1, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Give a Hoot Comedy 16143 Shady Grove RD, Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States A free press is one of the bedrock principles of American democracy. However, in recent years, amid extreme polarization, the media has come under scrutiny for how they deliver the news, while public figures have demonized the journalism industry and stoked anger among viewers. Once-revered journalists like Murrow, Cronkite, Woodward and Bernstein have been replaced in part by a new generation of news professionals who emphasize social media views and sensationalist commentary over accurate and well-sourced information. Our distinguished panel of diverse journalists will discuss how we arrived in an era where the weaponization of information has become commonplace in media and the public discourse. We'll also assess whether the Fourth Estate can still be a beacon of truth in our deeply divided society and what can be done to regain the trust of skeptical consumers. Audience Q&A to follow panel discussion. Panelists: Marvin Kalb, veteran journalist, author, and Founding Direct $20
Italian Food & Torah: Pre-Shavuot Gathering with Adas Israel Congregation June 1, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm National Museum of Asian Art, Freer Gallery of Art – RSVP for meetup point details 1050 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC, United States Kick off Shavuot with Adas YPs over dinner and learning at Il Supremo in Van Ness! We'll gather for good food (pay your own way-style) and some bite-sized Torah that'll get you thinking and connecting with those at your table. Then we'll walk or Metro over to Adas together for a night of Shavuot programming, deep dives, and sweet treats. Wait, what's Shavuot again? It's the holiday where we celebrate receiving the Torah at Mount Sinai–think spiritual birthday party meets late-night study sesh. We also wrap up the Omer (that 7-week countdown since Passover)
Embodied Torah Class Series June 3, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Chochmat HaLev 2215 Prince Street, Berkeley, CA, United States How does it feel to be wrapped by a tallis? What happens when you use your hands to draw the... $123
Wednesdays for Women: Torah’s Blueprint for Love and Connection! with Mesorah DC June 4, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm National Museum of American Jewish Military History 1811 R Street NW, Washington, United States Join us for light meal and a three part series/discussion 'Sacred Spark' - the Torah's blueprint for love and connection! $5
Monuments and Memory: Walk + Learn on the National Mall with the Den Collective June 12, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm RSVP for location , United States Wind down your day with Rabbi Emmanuel and the Den with a summer evening stroll through the monument along the National Mall–one of DC's best after-work traditions. A chance to make new friends or reconnect with familiar faces, we'll go for a leisurely, scenic stroll with a mid-break rest for Jewish learning and meaningful conversation. In keeping with our historic surroundings, we'll explore Jewish texts on leadership and collective memory–focusing on the curious question of why the Torah records that no monument was built for its greatest leader: Moses. We will gather at a Metro accessible location on the National Mall. All are welcome, with no prior experience necessary. Meet up spot will be shared with registrants.
Embodied Torah Class Series June 17, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Chochmat HaLev 2215 Prince Street, Berkeley, CA, United States How does it feel to be wrapped by a tallis? What happens when you use your hands to draw the... $123